Guidelines for Installing and Configuring MultiPoint Services on Windows Server

Understanding Windows MultiPoint Services

Windows MultiPoint Services (MPS) enables multiple users to simultaneously share a single computer, each enjoying a personalized Windows experience. If you’re establishing a setup in a school, a small business, or any organization that does not demand extensive resources, MPS can be implemented. Each individual will have their own session, allowing them to operate distinct applications and tailor settings according to their preferences.

How to Install and Configure MultiPoint Services on Windows Server

To successfully install and set up MultiPoint Services on your Windows Server, adhere to the following steps:

1. Installation of MultiPoint Services
2. Configuration of MultiPoint Services
3. Utilization of MultiPoint Services

Let’s delve deeper into each step.

1] Installation of MultiPoint Services

The MultiPoint Services feature is not preinstalled on Windows Server. It requires manual installation along with its associated features. Follow the instructions below to proceed:

• Access the Server Manager on your Windows Server.
• Select “Add Roles and Features.”
• This will launch the Add Roles and Features Wizard; click “Next.”
• Choose “Role-based or feature-based installation” in the Installation Type and proceed with “Next.”
• Click “Next”again while keeping the default selection for the Server Selection (modify as necessary based on your environment).

• In the Server Roles section, select “MultiPoint Services” and then click “Install.”

  Note: If you do not see the MultiPoint Services role, install the Remote Access and Remote Desktop Services roles, along with the MultiPoint Connector feature.

• You will be given the option to install additional features with the role; make sure to proceed with those installations when prompted.
• Upon clicking “Next,” you will gain insights about MPS; it’s critical to note that Remote Desktop Licensing must be activated or you can utilize the trial which lasts for 120 days.
• When you reach the Print Document Services > Role Services area, adjust the settings according to your preferences; details of the options are available for review.
  • A Print Server aids in the efficient management of multiple printers.
  • The Distributed Scan Server lets you manage and share network scanners that support Distributed Scan Management.
  • Internet Printing offers a website interface for users to manage their print jobs on the server. By installing the Internet Printing client on your workstations, you can access and print from shared printers using a web browser with the Internet Printing Protocol.
  • The LPD service, or Line Printer Daemon Service, allows UNIX-based computers to connect and print to shared printers on the MPS (Multi-Printer Server) through the Line Printer Remote service.
• In the Remote Desktop Service > Role Services section, ensure that both Remote Desktop Licensing and Remote Desktop Session Host are enabled before proceeding with “Next.”
• Check “Restart the destination server automatically if required” and then click “Next.”
• Complete the installation procedure.

This is how you can successfully install MultiPoint Services along with necessary features. Remember, a server reboot will be required to implement the changes.

2] Configuring MultiPoint Services

Once the installation is complete, follow these steps to configure MultiPoint Services:

1. After restarting, search for and open the MultiPoint Manager from the Start Menu.
2. Add a MultiPoint server or a personal computer.
3. Navigate to the Users tab and select “Add user account.”
4. Fill in the required information and click “Next.”
5. Choose the user type; while a Standard user is recommended, select the type based on your organization’s needs.
6. Click “Next” to proceed.

Once you get a confirmation message, it verifies that the feature has been successfully installed on your system.

3] Utilizing MultiPoint Services

When users first log into MultiPoint Services, they will see a privacy notice stating that their activities may be monitored by the system administrator for assistance. To continue, they must click “Accept and continue using this computer,” after which they will return to the MPS server.

On the MPS server, you can run the MultiPoint Dashboard which will allow you to view screens from each user station. This enables you to monitor user activities, restrict access to desktops, send messages, take control of sessions, and manage USB storage or internet access for specific desktops.

We hope this guide has provided you with a clear understanding of how to set up and utilize MultiPoint Services on a Windows Server.

Setting Up a Windows MultiPoint Server

To establish a Windows MultiPoint Service, begin by installing the corresponding role from the Windows Server Manager, along with any necessary features. Once this is completed, you can create users and add the server by following the procedures outlined earlier in this post.